Fascias, front and rear accent color includes rocker moldings.Tire, compact spare 16" (40.6 cm), located under cargo floor.Tires, P215/55R18 all-season, blackwall.Steering, power, variable effort, electronic.Drivetrain, all-wheel drive (AWD models only.).
Engine, ECOTEC Turbo 1.4L Variable Valve Timing DOHC 4-cylinder sequential MFI (138 hp 4900 rpm, 148 lb-ft of torque 1850 rpm).
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The front-wheel drive Encore gets an estimate of 25/33 mpg City/Highway, which was claimed to be the highest fuel economy of any front-wheel-drive crossover.Įncore's performance equation seems to be extremely well balanced. Even with the heavier 3309-pound all-wheel-drive model, the Encore delivers an EPA-estimated 23/30 mpg City/Highway. Being physically small and light, at 3190 pounds for the front-wheel-drive model, the Buick Encore requires only an absolutely tiny 1.4-liter four-cylinder turbocharged engine, coupled to a 6-speed Hydramatic automatic transmission, to deliver adequate local and Interstate performance. The good news is, that's the vehicle we tested on the urban and rural roads of Georgia.īut the good news continues: This little/big package showed very efficient over-the-road performance. It should have available all-wheel drive, the plan said, extremely flexible stowage adaptability, carry five passengers, and provide advanced technology in combination with real luxury. With smoke-and-mirrors design like that, the Buick stylists have shown themselves to be wizards of clever packaging.Įncore was designed to be a nimble, agile SUV that would be easy to park, maneuver, and have an excellent turning circle (a mere 36.7 feet). The Encore we were driving, identical to the one seen out the window, seemed sumptuous inside, a satisfying vehicle that suited all our needs. Its outside dimensions are so compact that whenever we came upon another Encore on the road, we were stunned at how diminutive it looked while moving through traffic. Its small size means the Encore will fit into countless environments and driving conditions. Optional leather upholstery add to its beauty and richness and make it feel like a luxury crossover. The cabin feels upscale and luxurious, due its elegant design, fine instruments and high-quality switch-gear. Encore offers 48.4 cubic feet of storage space with the rear seats folded down, 18.8 cubic feet with those seats up. Encore is a small vehicle, significantly shorter in overall length than the Ford Escape and just slightly longer than the Mini Countryman.Īfter climbing in, however, Encore feels so spacious and commodious that it's hard to remember the smallness that's so striking when looking at it from the outside. Buick Encore is an entry-luxury, compact crossover utility vehicle.
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